Spicy Peanut Sauce Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing recipe features crisp cucumbers coated in a zesty, spicy peanut sauce, making for a quick and flavorful appetizer or side dish. The combination of creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, and spicy chili oil creates a perfect balance that awakens the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili oil (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, and chili oil. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons depending on preference for better coating of the sauce.
- Toss Cucumbers with Sauce: Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the spicy peanut sauce and toss gently to ensure even coverage of all cucumber pieces.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Optionally, chill for 10 minutes before serving for a cooler taste.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity according to your spice preference.
- For a nuttier flavor, use freshly roasted peanut butter.
- Adding a squeeze of lime juice can add a fresh citrus note to the sauce.
- This dish can be served as a quick snack or a side salad.
Keywords: cucumbers, spicy peanut sauce, easy appetizer, quick salad, peanut butter, chili oil, Asian salad
